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Tailored Approach and Multimodal Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery. Brain Sci 2022; 12:brainsci12091167. [PMID: 36138903 PMCID: PMC9497190 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12091167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is a highly complex anatomical compartment consisting of numerous nervous and vascular structures that present mutual and intricate spatial relationships. CPA surgery represents, therefore, a constant challenge for neurosurgeons. Over the years, neurosurgeons have developed and refined several solutions with the aim of maximizing the surgical treatment effects while minimizing the invasiveness and risks for the patient. In this paper, we present our integrated approach to CPA surgery, describing its advantages in treating pathologies in this anatomical district. Our approach incorporates the use of technology, such as neuronavigation, along with advanced and multimodal intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) techniques, with the final goal of making this surgery safe and effective.
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Lu Y, Lv B, Song Q. Transcranial electrical stimulation motor-evoked potentials in a spinal cord ischaemia rabbit model. Chin Neurosurg J 2020; 5:28. [PMID: 32922927 PMCID: PMC7398191 DOI: 10.1186/s41016-019-0174-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Spinal cord ischaemia animal models were established by selective ligation of the lumbar artery in a craniocaudal direction between the renal artery and the aortic bifurcation. Transcranial electrical stimulation motor-evoked potentials were measured to enable their use in future studies on spinal cord ischaemia protection. Methods Thirty-three New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 6 groups. Transcranial electrical stimulation motor-evoked potentials were recorded before vascular ligation, 30 min after vascular ligation, and 2 days after vascular ligation. Motor functions were assessed after surgery and 2 days after vascular ligation. The specimens were taken 2 days after ligation for histopathologic observation. Results With increased numbers of ligations, a transient extension of the latency became clear, but there were no significant differences in the statistical analysis. Analysis of variance after ligation at the same time in each group and t tests before and after ligation (P > 0.05) were not significant. One or 2 ligations did not cause spinal cord ischaemic damage. There were no significant differences before and after ligation for the amplitude (P > 0.05). With increased numbers of ligations, the amplitude before and after ligation was gradually reduced in the 3–5 ligation groups (P < 0.05). Conclusions Ligation of segmental spinal cord vessels on 1 or 2 levels did not cause ischaemic damage. Spinal cord ischaemia was observed after 3, 4, or 5 ligations. The amplitude was more sensitive to spinal cord ischaemia than latency. Spinal cord function can be predicted by early changes in the amplitude.
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- Yucheng Lu
- Central Laboratory, Linyi People's Hospital, Shandong Province, Linyi, 276000 China
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- Department of Radiology, Linyi People's Hospital, Shandong Province, Linyi, 276000 China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Linyi People's Hospital, Shandong Province, Linyi, 276000 China
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Simoniuk UD, Haunschild J, von Aspern K, Boschmann M, Klug L, Khachatryan Z, Bianchi E, Ossmann S, Oo AY, Borger MA, Etz CD. Near real-time bedside detection of spinal cord ischaemia during aortic repair by microdialysis of the cerebrospinal fluid. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2020; 58:629-637. [PMID: 32359065 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Revised: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Spinal cord ischaemia (SCI) remains the most devastating complication after thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair. Its early detection is crucial if therapeutic interventions are to be successful. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is readily available and accessible to microdialysis (MD) capable of detecting metabolites involved in SCI [i.e. lactate, pyruvate, the lactate/pyruvate ratio (LPR), glucose and glycerol] in real time. Our aim was to evaluate the feasibility of CSF MD for the real-time detection of SCI metabolites. METHODS In a combined experimental and translational approach, CSF MD was evaluated (i) in an established experimental large animal model of SCI with 2 arms: (a) after aortic cross-clamping (AXC, N = 4), simulating open TAAA repair and (b) after total segmental artery sacrifice (Th4-L5, N = 8) simulating thoracic endovascular aortic repair. The CSF was analysed utilizing MD every 15 min. Additionally, CSF was collected hourly from 6 patients undergoing open TAAA repair in a high-volume aortic reference centre and analysed using CSF MD. RESULTS In the experimental AXC group, CSF lactate increased 3-fold after 10 min and 10-fold after 60 min of SCI. Analogously, the LPR increased 5-fold by the end of the main AXC period. Average glucose levels demonstrated a 1.5-fold increase at the end of the first (preconditioning) AXC period (0.60±0.14 vs 0.97±0.32 mmol/l); however, they decreased below (to 1/3 of) baseline levels (0.60±0.14 vs 0.19±0.13 mmol/l) by the end of the experiment (after simulated distal arrest). In the experimental segmental artery sacrifice group, lactate levels doubled and the LPR increased 3.3-fold within 30 min and continued to increase steadily almost 5-fold 180 min after total segmental artery sacrifice (P < 0.05). In patients undergoing TAAA repair, lactate similarly increased 5-fold during ischaemia, reaching a maximum at 6 h postoperatively. In 2 patients with intraoperative SCI, indicated by a decrease in the motor evoked potential of >50%, the LPR increased by 200%. CONCLUSIONS CSF is widely available during and after TAAA repair, and CSF MD is feasible for detection of early anaerobic metabolites of SCI. CSF MD is a promising new tool combining bedside availability and real-time capacity to potentially enable rapid detection of imminent SCI, thereby maximizing chances to prevent permanent paraplegia in patients with TAAA.
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- Urszula D Simoniuk
- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Saxon Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT), University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Barts Heart Centre, London, UK
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- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Saxon Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT), University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Saxon Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT), University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Experimental & Clinical Research Center, a joint co-operation between Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, Germany
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- Experimental & Clinical Research Center, a joint co-operation between Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, Germany
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- Saxon Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT), University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Barts Heart Centre, London, UK
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- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Saxon Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT), University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Lopez-Marco A, Adams B, Oo AY. Thoracoabdominal aneurysmectomy: Operative steps for Crawford extent II repair. JTCVS Tech 2020; 3:25-36. [PMID: 34317802 PMCID: PMC8303063 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/29/2022] Open
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Background Open surgical repair remains the gold standard for treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA). Surgery aims to replace the whole length of the diseased distal aorta while protecting the spinal cord and the visceral organs to limit ischemia-related complications. The substantial associated surgical risks, including death, paraplegia, renal failure requiring permanent dialysis, and respiratory complications leading to prolonged intensive care unit stay, still outweigh the natural history of TAAA with conservative treatment. Methods We describe in detail our current approach to open extent II TAAA repair with a step-by-step illustration of the technique and the surgical adjuncts. Results We routinely perform left heart bypass with mild passive hypothermia (34°C), cerebrospinal fluid drainage, sequential aortic cross-clamping, monitoring of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) and cerebral, paraspinal, and lower limb oxygen saturation by near-infrared spectrometry, as well as selective visceral perfusion via the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries and renal protection with intermittent administration of Custodiol HTK (histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate) solution via the renal arteries. We advocate for individual branch reimplantation using a branched thoracoabdominal graft when possible, and we selectively reattach 1 or more pairs of the lower thoracic intercostal arteries and/or high lumbar arteries, even in the absence of a significant reduction in the MEPs signal. The distal anastomosis is usually constructed above the aortic bifurcation and occasionally to each iliac separately using a bifurcated graft. Conclusions Favorable early outcomes and a durable TAAA repair can be achieved at experienced high-volume centers with standardized preoperative selection and multidisciplinary team-based intraoperative and postoperative management of these patients.
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- Ana Lopez-Marco
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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A practical guide for anesthetic management during intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring. J Anesth 2019; 34:5-28. [PMID: 31630259 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-019-02698-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Postoperative motor dysfunction can develop after spinal surgery, neurosurgery and aortic surgery, in which there is a risk of injury of motor pathway. In order to prevent such devastating complication, intraoperative monitoring of motor evoked potentials (MEP) has been conducted. However, to prevent postoperative motor dysfunction, proper understanding of MEP monitoring and proper anesthetic managements are required. Especially, a variety of anesthetics and neuromuscular blocking agent are known to attenuate MEP responses. In addition to the selection of anesthetic regime to record the baseline and control MEP, the measures to keep the level of hypnosis and muscular relaxation at constant are crucial to detect the changes of MEP responses after the surgical manipulation. Once the changes of MEP are observed based on the institutional alarm criteria, multidisciplinary team members should share the results of MEP monitoring and respond to check the status of monitoring and recover the possible motor nerve injury. Prevention of MEP-related adverse effects is also important to be considered. The Working Group of Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists (JSA) developed this practical guide aimed to help ensure safe and successful surgery through appropriate anesthetic management during intraoperative MEP monitoring.
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Fok M, Jafarzadeh F, Sancho E, Abello D, Rimmer L, Howard C, Kennedy T, Hammoud I, Bashir M. Is There Any Benefit of Neuromonitoring during Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair? INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/155698451501000509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Matthew Fok
- School of Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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Is There Any Benefit of Neuromonitoring during Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair? INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2015; 10:342-8. [DOI: 10.1097/imi.0000000000000187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective Paraplegia remains the most feared and a devastating complication after descending and thoracoabdominal aneurysm operative repair (DTA and TAAAR). Neuromonitoring, particularly use of motor-evoked potentials (MEPs), for this surgery has gained popularity. However, ambiguity remains regarding its use and benefit. We systematically reviewed the literature to assess the benefit and applicability of neuromonitoring in DTA and TAAAR. Methods Electronic searches were performed on 4 major databases from inception until February 2014 to identify relevant studies. Eligibility decisions, method quality, data extraction, and analysis were performed according to predefined clinical criteria and end points. Results Among the studies matching our inclusion criteria, 1297 patients had MEP monitoring during DTA and TAAAR. In-hospital mortality was low (6.9% ± 3.6). Immediate neurological deficit was low (3.5% ± 2.6). In one third of patients (30.4% ± 14.2), the MEPs dropped below threshold, which were 30.4% and 29.4% with threshold levels of 75% and 50%, respectively. A range of surgical techniques were applied after reduction in MEPs. Most patients whose MEPs dropped and remained below threshold had immediate permanent neurological deficit (92.0% ± 23.6). Somatosensory-evoked potentials were reported in one third of papers with little association between loss of somatosensory-evoked potentials and permanent neurological deficit (16.7% ± 28.9%). Conclusions We demonstrate that MEPs are useful at predicting paraplegia in patients who lose their MEPs and do not regain them intraoperatively. To date, there is no consensus regarding the applicability and use of MEPs. Current evidence does not mandate or support MEP use.
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